Best Oakland Real Estate Investor Podcasts (2024)

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Haunted Houses or Hidden Treasures? Decoding Stigmatized Real Estate 24:53

7d ago24:53

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Life has risks. Investing adds new risks. Investing in real estate adds new risks specific to real estate investing. One risk that is unique to real estate investing is the risk of buying a stigmatized property or having a property become stigmatized while you own it. In this class, James will: Uncover hidden gems in the real estate market and turn…

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Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods 51:13

14d ago51:13

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Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods Join us for an exclusive episode of the REFP podcast, focusing on "Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods." In this enlightening episode, you'll dive into the following insights: Discover the secret to making money during economic downturns, a strategy that can set you apa…

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From Penn State to the Oakland Raiders - Nate Stupar's Journey to the NFL 1:03:55

15d ago1:03:55

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We’re so pumped to have had the pleasure of interviewing one of State College's best, Nate Stupar! Nate played for the Nittany Lions, was drafted by the then Oakland Raiders, and had stints with a few teams before enjoying his best years with the Atlanta Falcons. These days, Nate is crushing it as a dad, husband, and running his non-profit, State o…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Debt Paydown to Cash Flow 25:21

21d ago25:21

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Deal Alchemy™ - Debt Paydown to Cash Flow Join us for an exciting and enlightening class with James Orr as he delves into the fascinating world of Deal Alchemy™. In this class, listeners will discover a surprisingly powerful strategy that has the potential to drastically improve cash flow on rental properties. Whether you're considering buying a ne…

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Escaping a Mexican Prison - Brent Lettich's Incredible Story Part 2 1:09:21

24d ago1:09:21

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Part 2 of Brent's story is a rollercoaster of emotion. We're so thankful he decided to come on and share his story with us. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Good Hustle Podcast! ✴️ Friend Brent! - https://www.facebook.com/brent.lettich/ ✴️ Brent's Business - https://1stadvantagepm.com/about-us/ ✅John Henry and Zach Williamson are Licensed Real…

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Tax Deductibility of PMI Payments 14:21

28d ago14:21

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Tax Deductibility of PMI Payments Are you an owner-occupant puzzled by the ever-changing rules around PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) deductibility? Or perhaps an ambitious real estate investor, hungry to maximize your deductions and supercharge your profits? Then this class is your golden ticket to the world of tax wisdom! Join us for an exhilara…

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Trapped in a Mexican Prison - Brent Lettich's Incredible Story Part 1 53:54

29d ago53:54

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Few have had to overcome something as unbelievable as what Brent Lettich went through down in Mexico. We're so glad he came on to share his story with us. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Good Hustle Podcast! ✴️ Friend Brent! - https://www.facebook.com/brent.lettich/ ✴️ Brent's Business - https://1stadvantagepm.com/about-us/ ✅John Henry and Za…

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Functional Obsolescence Unveiled: The Silent Value Killer in Real Estate Investments—and How to Defeat It! 31:05

1M ago31:05

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Functional Obsolescence Unveiled: The Silent Value Killer in Real Estate Investments—and How to Defeat It! There's a often overlooked risk of investing in reale state: obsolescence. Whether we're focused on properties that are or will become functionally obsolete or drift directly into economic or physical obsolescence... these are real-world risks…

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Investors Unite - Stefanie & Skyler on Real Estate Investing, Partnering Up, Deals Gone Wrong 1:10:09

1M ago1:10:09

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Stefanie and Skyler are already killing the game in their early 20's! From meeting at school, to working together at Get Air (a really fun trampoline park), it's no wonder why they ended up doing real estate investing deals together as well. I know we can all learn a little bit from their story! We hope you enjoy this episode of The Good Hustle Pod…

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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase 1:08:49

1M ago1:08:49

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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase Deal analysis is important. Learning how to analyze deals is a critical skill for all real estate investors, whether you're financing 100% of the purchase or buying a property without a loan at all and paying all cash. In this class, we will look at how deal analysis changes when you plan to buy a…

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Shannon Claire - From Teen Mom to Success Story, Modern Day Marketing, Refuse to Play Small 50:27

1M ago50:27

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Shannon Claire is THE modern day marketer. She's a photographer, content creator, and she does international branding for a wide variety of business owners and entrepreneurs. She mentors bold women (and men) who refuse to play small in their life. Even more than that, Shannon is an exceptional person who has overcome so many challenges. We had an a…

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How Return on Investment Changes Based on Credit Score With PMI 41:52

2M ago41:52

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How Return on Investment Changes Based on Credit Score With PMI Does your credit score really matter when you're buying rental properties? Sure, your credit score impacts the mortgage interest rate you can get with traditional mortgages. And yes, your credit score affects how much private mortgage insurance (PMI) will cost. Your credit score can al…

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Westtown Star PG Olivia Rose Jones on Winning Nike Nationals, Scholarship Offers, HS Basketball 41:51

2M ago41:51

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Olivia Rose Jones is making waves out here in Central PA! She's been nominated to be Gatorade player of the year, she's won u16 Nike Nationals, and she's made more buckets than she can count! She's also an ambassador of the best sneaker boutique in the game Jawns on Fire! We're super excited to see where she ends up in her basketball career! Shouto…

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Is It Better to Buy Rentals with 25% Down or All Cash After Buying an Owner-Occupant? 31:25

2M ago31:25

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So, are you stressing out over higher mortgage interest rates and properties not cash flowing as well as they used to, or in some markets, not having positive cash flow at all... even with 25% down? What's a real estate investor seeking financial independence to do? In this class, we will compare two strategies. In both strategies, you first buy an…

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Ben Guiles - Small Town Titans Guitarist on Will It Riff Series, LVC Football, Logan Paul Shoutout 51:53

2M ago51:53

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Ben is one of the coolest people we know! He has done a lot of crazy things, from being a high school and college football star, to starting multiple bands, to the Small Town Titans recent success with the Will It Riff series, he continues to push himself to be the best he can be. We at The Good Hustle Podcast feel super blessed to call him our fri…

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The Impact of Buying Properties at a 5% Discount When Nomading™ 26:23

2M ago26:23

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So, you're considering Nomading™. Excellent! But as you dig into the details, you may wonder what the impact would be if you chose to buy a more desirable, higher quality, but maybe less optimal property at full price (without a discount), versus focusing on finding a slightly less desirable, slightly lower quality, but slightly more optimized rent…

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Brandon Keeton - Producing Turbo Cola, Owning a Martial Arts School, Joining the Marines 57:33

2M ago57:33

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Brandon Keeton has already done so much in his time here on earth. He's a Film Student, Dad, Husband, Retired Marine, Retired Boxer, Martial Artist, former Martial Arts School Owner, Entrepreneur, Actor, and a self proclaimed all around workaholic. I know that there's something all of us can learn from his story! We hope you enjoy this episode of T…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Black Box Cash Flow 31:55

2M ago31:55

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Deal Alchemy™ - Black Box Cash Flow Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating returns to get the returns you desire most. One variation of Deal Alchemy™ has you think about your rental property investment as a black box. You put money into the black box, some magical things happen over the next few years and out pops profit which you can spend like c…

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Messiah Mickens - 4 Star Penn State Commit on HS Football, Saquon Barkley Workout, The Limelight 40:24

2M ago40:24

40:24

Messiah Mickens is well on his way to superstardom. He's already spending time with the likes of Saquon Barkley, and he's been coached by NFL talent like Jordan Hill. We're going to be rooting for him as he continues on his path to becoming an all time great running back! We hope you enjoy this episode of The Good Hustle Podcast! ✴️ Follow Messiah!…

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Warning - Risks of Rental Demand Declining When Investing in Real Estate 27:09

3M ago27:09

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Warning - Risks of Rental Demand Declining When Investing in Real Estate Risk, risk, risk... Life is full of risks. To a limited degree, we get to choose which risks we voluntarily take on. For example, if you choose to invest in real estate, you choose to take on some additional risks that you might not—directly—face if you opt to invest in someth…

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Greenlight Operation - Jordan Pine & Micah Davis on Fighting Human Trafficking, Faith, Educating 50:24

3M ago50:24

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Greenlight Operation is the best example of "The Good Hustle" that we could ever ask for. In their words "we don’t just want to be known for what we are against, but what we are for: freedom, collaboration, and restoration. We fight against human trafficking, yes, but we also seek to promote a culture that values the dignity of human life and loves…

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Private Mortgage Insurance Myths 27:23

3M ago27:23

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Private Mortgage Insurance Myths Reputation can be a challenging thing. I have found, through many conversations with clients over the years, that Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) has a questionable reputation with home buyers in general and investors in particular. However, much of its reputation is based on half-truths, bad information, lies, and…

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Love The Hill - Tannon & Cristina Hermon on Restoring Allison Hill, Colina Coffee & Following Jesus 52:41

3M ago52:41

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Tannon and Cristina Hermon are making an impact! They run Wildheart Ministries, dedicated to rebuilding, restoring, and reviving Allison Hill, an impoverished and underprivileged area in Harrisburg, PA. Their efforts have resulted in the removal of 2.8 million tons of trash from the city. Additionally, they have started an urban garden on a two-acr…

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Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate 28:22

3M ago28:22

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Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate Everything in life has risks. Not investing adds certain types of risks, while investing adds other risks. One risk that some real estate investors face is the possibility that the neighborhood they're investing in will decline, causing values and/or rents to drop. So, how do we …

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From Heartbreak to Inspiration - Bryan Allain on "Lake Mason" Series, Overcoming Loss, God's Purpose 1:09:55

3M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

What can't we say about Bryan. He's an amazing entrepreneur and author, but more than that, he's overcome so much in his life and continues to thrive. We continue to be blown away by the incredible stories of people right here in Central PA. We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Good Hustle Podcast! ✴️ Bryan's Website - http://bryanallain.com/ ✴️…

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How to Analyze a Duplex 21:03

3M ago21:03

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How to Analyze a Duplex Some real estate investors are sensitive to their ability to get ten 30-year fixed rate financing loans and would prefer to fill those loan spots with larger purchases than just single family rental homes. One way to do that is to buy more expensive properties like duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes. In this class, James will…

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Hero in the Fight - Danny Albert on Addiction, Sobriety, and Making an Impact on Others 1:06:28

3M ago1:06:28

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This was such an impactful episode for us. Danny is doing such incredible stuff here in our community in Central PA. We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Good Hustle Podcast! ✴️ Join Hero in the Fight on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1939176496098463 ✴️ Hero in the Fight Website! https://www.herointhefight.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CM…

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How to Analyze Deals with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) 12:39

4M ago12:39

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How to Calculate PMI If you're a house hacker, Nomad™, investor buying properties with less than 20% down, or buying creatively where the seller has PMI, you'll want to make sure you know how to analyze deals that have Private Mortgage Insurance. In this mini-class, James will cover how to analyze deals that have PMI, with an emphasis on doing it u…

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Gillian Smith's Story - Auditioning for The Voice, Making "Looks Like" Music Video, Going on Tour 46:26

4M ago46:26

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We had a blast catching up with Gillian Smith! She has done so much in her short 21 years here on earth, and we can't wait to see where she goes next. We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Good Hustle Podcast! ✴️ Catch up with Gillian! https://gilliansmithmusic.com/ ✴️ Follow Gillian! https://www.instagram.com/gilliansmithmusic/?hl=en ✴️ Looks Li…

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Is it Better to Pay Off Properties with Cash Flow or In Full When Nomading™? 36:01

4M ago36:01

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In many cases—not all, but many cases—real estate investors can speed up the time it takes to become financially independent by choosing to pay off the mortgages on their properties early. Sometimes it makes sense to take every extra dollar beyond a healthy amount of reserves and aggressively pay off properties as quickly as possible. Other times, …

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The Good Hustle Recap - John & Zach on Starting a Podcast, Supportive Friends & Family, Real Estate 35:43

4M ago35:43

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We hope you enjoy this little recap episode! Again, thank you for all the support so far! ✅John Henry and Zach Williamson are Licensed Realtors with Keller Williams of Central PA and The Sneidman Henry Team. ✴️ The Good Hustle Podcast Merch! https://shop.goaionline.com/the_good_hustle/shop/home ✴️Listen to us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/sh…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property 14:51

4M ago14:51

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Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating the returns you're earning on your investments. Often, this is done through the choices we make when selecting the investment property and the strategies we choose to implement. For example, you could choose to invest in residential properties where your tena…

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jawon Chisholm on Trauma, The NFL, and Finding Purpose Again 1:05:46

4M ago1:05:46

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Jawon is really an amazing and inspirational guy. From witnessing a murder at the age of 10, to being shot with a shotgun, to playing in the NFL and becoming a personal trainer, he has seen a lot of what life has to throw at you. We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Good Hustle Podcast! ✴️ Follow Jawon! https://www.instagram.com/beenlikethis/?hl…

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Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate 30:12

4M ago30:12

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Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate Investing in real estate adds some risk to an already risk-filled life. However, certain activities and strategies when investing in real estate create additional risks that other strategies and activities do not have. For example, choosing to utilize strategies where the lender has t…

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Tyler Overmier's Story - CEO of Sigma Snacks on God's Calling, Work Life Balance, Raising Capital 54:47

4M ago54:47

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Having the opportunity to sit down and discuss business with Tyler was truly a blessing. He possesses an admirable entrepreneurial spirit and exudes positivity. Moreover, he's the kind of person we all aspire to have in our corner— a Christian with a remarkable growth mindset. Tyler's creation, Sigma Snacks, is a fantastic product that I highly rec…

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How to Analyze Buying a Rental Property at a Discount 36:47

4M ago36:47

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How to Analyze Buying a Rental Property at a Discount in Oakland Some real estate investors insist on only buying properties where they can purchase them at a significant discount. While not mutually exclusive, other investors insist on buying quality properties at a fair price as long as it gets them their desired returns and will stand the test o…

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CBS21's Tom Russell - Becoming a Broadcaster, Media Polarization, Is the Weather Guy Always Wrong? 58:25

5M ago58:25

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We loved getting to sit-down and hear Tom's story. He's been around the block and seen a lot of things, and he's been there for us during all kinds of events like hurricanes and floods. We hope you enjoyed hearing his advice as much as we did in this episode! ✴️ Follow Tom Russell! https://www.facebook.com/p/Tom-Russell-100058278961522/ ✅John Henry…

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How to Calculate PMI 13:28

5M ago13:28

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How to Calculate PMI If you're planning to buy a property and put less than 20% down, you're likely to be required to pay Private Mortgage Insurance. Lenders prefer that you put at least 20% down, but if you insist on putting less than 20% down, they may still make the loan. However, they will usually do so at a slightly higher mortgage interest ra…

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Chris Heisey's MLB Journey - 3 Home Runs vs Yankees, Minor League MVP, Life Beyond Baseball 1:01:38

5M ago1:01:38

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We really enjoyed chatting with Chris during this interview. Not only has he excelled on the field, achieving remarkable feats like smacking three home runs in a single game against the Yankees and boasting a batting average of .405 at Messiah, but he has also demonstrated excellence in his roles as a father, a trainer, and a devout follower of God…

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Is it Better to Buy Rentals with 20% Down or For All Cash After Buying an Owner-Occupant First? 31:12

5M ago31:12

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There are a large number of investing strategies you could pursue as a real estate investor: Nomad™, house hacking, fix and flip, buying 20% down rentals, buying 25% down rentals, saving up to buy free and clear rentals and many, many more options. Which is the best? Which gets you to financial independence fastest? Which gives you the highest net …

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Kait Gillis's Journey - Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome, Nour Coffee, & Shane Gillis's Stardom 46:39

5M ago46:39

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We were truly moved by Kait Gillis's story in this episode—it's been quite the rollercoaster for her. From the challenges of adoption to the joy and surprise of discovering her daughter Nour has Down syndrome, Kait's journey has been filled with ups and downs. But what really stands out is her incredible coffee shop, where she not only serves great…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Increasing Down Payment 19:58

5M ago19:58

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Deal Alchemy™ - Increasing Down Payment There are four primary returns from investing in rental properties: appreciation, cash flow, debt paydown, and the tax benefits of depreciation. Additionally, there is a secondary return in the form of the interest earned on the reserves required to make the investment in the first place. Many real estate inv…

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From Grief to Greatness - Jawns on Fire Entrepreneur's Inspiring Journey - Brian Dein Interview 1:27:36

5M ago1:27:36

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This episode really hit home for both of us. Brian's story is packed with wisdom that we can all benefit from. Not only does his entrepreneurial spirit inspire us, but also the way he handles life's challenges. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! ✴️ Buy Some Jawns! https://www.jawnsonfire.com/ ✴️ Follow Jawns on Fire's Youtube Channel…

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Warning - Risks of Rental Property Expenses When Investing in Real Estate 43:07

5M ago43:07

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Warning - Risks of Rental Property Expenses When Investing in Real Estate Risk is all around us. When we choose to invest in anything, we’re choosing to take on the additional risk characteristics of that investment. For example, when we choose to invest in real estate, we choose to take on the risk characteristics of the specific real estate inves…

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How to Analyze a New Construction Single-Family Home Property 33:49

6M ago33:49

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How to Analyze a New Construction Single-Family Home Property in Oakland Your ability to analyze deals is arguably the most important skill as a real estate investor. It allows you to make smart investment decisions and helps you avoid making career-ending bad decisions, such as buying cash-flowing-sucking vampire properties. In this class, James w…

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Poker Prodigy - From Red Robin to the World Series of Poker - Jeff Stellwagon Interview 54:02

6M ago54:02

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Talk about a wild ride! Jeff has been through plenty in his 26 years on this earth, but one thing is for sure, he is living out the mamba mentality. We had so much fun learning about poker, but more importantly learning about what makes Jeff the young star he is. We hope you enjoy this episode! ✅John and Zach are licensed realtor's with Keller Will…

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The 3 Strategies to Pay PMI 29:59

6M ago29:59

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The 3 Strategies to Pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Whether they're putting 15% down and buying a non-owner-occupied property or utilizing an owner-occupied loan with 0%, 3%, 3.5%, or 5% down for Nomading™ or house hacking, some real estate investors will choose to put less than 20% down. With the decision to put less than 20% down comes the c…

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Game Changer - Female Former Player Coaches East Pennsboro Men's Team - Mikelyn Mackavage Interview 44:04

6M ago44:04

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This was such a cool episode. Mikelyn is an extraordinary hustler and it shows. She's battled injuries, and her family has been through a lot, but she continues to hustle and show why she belongs in the sport of basketball. We're so excited for you to hear her story. ✅John and Zach are licensed realtor's with Keller Williams of Central PA and the S…

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The Greatest High School QB in PA History - 3x State Champion - Alex Erby Interview 45:14

6M ago45:14

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What an amazing humble guy! Alex Erby is going to do big things in this world, and we could not be happier to have this opportunity to sit down and talk to him! ✅John and Zach are licensed realtor's with Keller Williams of Central PA and the Sneidman Henry Team. ✴️Call or Text Zach! 📲 - 717-398-7858 ✴️Call or Text John! 📲 - 717-580-3374 ✴️Email Zac…

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From Rookies to Rockstars - How Zach & John Got Started 31:40

6M ago31:40

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✅John and Zach are licensed realtor's with Keller Williams of Central PA. ✴️Call or Text Zach! 📲 - 717-398-7858 ✴️Call or Text John! 📲 - 717-580-3374 ✴️Email Zach! - zachwilliamsonrealestate@gmail.com ✴️Email John! - johnhenry@johnhenrygroup.comBy John Henry & Zach Williamson

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